We make at least one chicken per week. My mom actually raises them so we know that they are from a great source and are treated kindly. I love recipes that are easy and quick and this recipe is perfect for busy families! I especially love the flavor you achieve when you roast chicken!
Ingredients:
- 1 chicken
- 3 Tbsp grass-fed butter, softened
- 1 organic lemon, quartered
- 4 springs fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- salt and pepper
Directions:
- Rub the entire chicken with butter
- Place in a roasting pan in the oven or in a counter top roaster — this is what I use
- Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and rosemary
- Squeeze lemon juice on top and place the lemons on the chicken, and inside the cavity
- Bake at 350°F until a meat thermometer reads 180°F
- Baste the chicken occasionally to get the skin crispy and golden
This chicken recipe makes the most moist and delicious chicken ever. It is definitely a family favorite! The lemon gives it such a nice tang.
Jacie Hollobaugh
October 26, 2013 at 6:18 pmCan you make this in a crockpot? Sounds yummy!
Kate
October 27, 2013 at 6:05 pmDefinitely a crock pot recipe!
Corrie
November 22, 2015 at 2:14 pmAbout how long does the chicken need to bake to get to 180 degrees? Just so I know for planning purposes.
Kate
November 24, 2015 at 8:46 pmSeveral hours, it depends on how hot your crockpot is
Deena
April 30, 2017 at 2:02 pmHow long (approximately) does it take in an oven?
Kate
May 2, 2017 at 2:41 pmI would do a couple hours